Question

Lm is the midsegment of traingleabcd. AB=72 and DC=104
Is it 88? or no?

Answer 1

>>traingleabcd

This is trapezoid ABCD.

The median (midsegment) of a trapezoid is equal to half the sum of the two bases.

M =(1/2) * (72 + 104)

Is that equal to 88?

Answer 2

@allibricker12
M =(1/2) * (72 + 104) ???

Answer 3

I got 140

Answer 4

> I got 140 Not correct
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M =(1/2) * (72 + 104)

M =(1/2) * (176)

What is 176 divided by 2 ?

Answer 5

88.

Answer 6

Correct.

Answer 7

So I was right.

Answer 8

Yes.

Answer 9

Thank you! :)